The Public Safety Officer will provide security services in a campus environment. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Employment duties include, but are not limited to: + Safety & Security + Patrol campus by foot, motor vehicle, and cart, providing visibility and maintaining constant, mobile, random, and unsystematic surveillance of campus + Provide facility security, including promoting overall safety awareness throughout campus + Responsible for all security functions of the shift + Provide parking lot escort services as requested + Perform daily locking and unlocking of campus buildings + Handle lock-outs and access issues as needed during shift, including providing appropriate assistance as needed in an expedient and professional fashion + Know the location and operation of fire alarms and equipment, first aid kits, AED devices, and other safety equipment + Serve as first responder in emergency situations + Be alert for persons engaging in prohibited behavior on campus + Observe and report safety hazards and maintenance issues + Provide traffic control and parking lot supervision/citations + Report to supervisor any violation of law or College policies + Additional Responsibilities + Special event details + Assist in training of new officers as assigned + Read daily pass-on boards, emails, and schedules for shift preparation + Perform monthly inspections of AEDs, fire extinguishers, emergency locks/shades, lighting, & emergency exit signs + Administrative Responsibilities + Suite guest check-ins and escorts + Fleet vehicle check-ins/check- outs + Report and log lost and found items on campus + Complete incident reports and maintain logs and records + Provide office and clerical support, if assigned + Maintain personal and departmental equipment/uniforms + Assist Chief of Public Safety in any function as required + All other duties as assigned + Maintains a collaborative work environment and works well with others + Perform duties in professional manner at all times Required Skills + Ability to effectively meet and deal with the public + Ability to pass standard law enforcement background/security check + Must be in good physical condition + Good judgment, tact, diplomacy, honesty, and interpersonal skills required + Ability to remain alert over long periods and engage in active patrol throughout shift + Ability to observe situations objectively, recall and report information accurately, both verbally and in writing + Ability to remain calm in stressful situations, exercising good restraint even in difficult interactions with others + Ability to work as a positive team player, and to express one’s self clearly and concisely + Must be flexible to work any shift and have regular and reliable attendance + Physical ability to immediately respond in crisis or emergency anywhere on campus or in surrounding areas of College -owned property + Serve on College of Law emergency ride out team and/or may be required to maintain on call emergency response status in the event of emergency activities affecting College of Law + Work to build an environment that promotes and facilitates the success of Diversity and Inclusive Excellence + Familiarity in MS Office (Word, Outlook) and the ability to learn security-based technology Required Experience + High school diploma, GED, or an equivalent certificate of competency; supplemented by one year of related work experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience + Must possess a “Class D” security license with the State of Florida, or be willing to pursue and secure such certification (State of Florida Chapter 493) Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record as determined by the University’s auto insurance carrier. Salary Grade: 3